2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Caravan | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 616 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |
